FDR: “I haven't the faintest idea as to whether a ship would go through the…”

On the recordApril 10, 1941

I haven't the faintest idea as to whether a ship would go through the Canal in order to discharge at Port Said.

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FDR: “I haven't the faintest idea as to whether a ship would go through the Canal in order to discharge at Port Said.”